'Tis the Season!

Dear Ladies,

My sincere apologies for the long delay in updating our blog. We've had so many Christmas celebrations this month, I've barely been able to keep up! (Is anyone with me on this?!) At any rate, I am thrilled to share with you that our church will host the Beth Moore Simulcast on April 24, 2010!

In preparation for the event, the Ladies' Ministry team invites you to the first meeting of the new year on Wednesday, January 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Ladies' Ministry Room. This will serve as the kickoff meeting for planning the simulcast, as well as Ladies' Ministry events for 2010.

Also, we will collaborate with Ladies' Ministry Teams from our sister churches Valley Baptist to view a live conference on Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m.

Please contact Dawn if you have questions or would like to attend the meeting at fbcdawn@sbcglobal.net. And, if you have comments or suggestions for the blog, please e-mail fbcsearcyladiesministry@gmail.com.

Thankfulness Post.

"I am so thankful for my family this year! I'm thankful to have a sweet husband and happy, healthy baby! God is good! Love keeping up with the blog and looking forward to Beth's new book and simulcast."

- Audra

Giving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving, Ladies! We all have so much to be thankful for; we are richly blessed by our Father who is the great Provider.

We want to hear what you're thankful for this year. Please share by sending your note to fbcsearcyladiesministry@gmail.com.

Also, Beth Moore posted additional information about her upcoming simulcast on her LPM (Living Proof Ministries) blog if you're interested!

Simulcast Scheduled for April 2010

Beth Moore and Living Proof Ministries will host another simulcast in April 2010! Anyone interested?!

Help welcome Baby Malaina!

Join us for a
Baby Shower
honoring
Heather Rodgers

As we celebrate
the upcoming arrival of:

Malaina Abigail Rodgers

Sunday, November 8th
2 to 3:30 pm

Gina Scarbrough’s Home
101 Shawn Terrace
Searcy, AR

Given by:
The ladies in the Steve Hooper Sunday School Class

Directions: 305-4926

Anthem. Cindy, this is for you!

Daniel.

"Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy" by Beth Moore is the next Bible study for ladies that begins Wednesday, October 28!

Join either the Wednesday night study group from 6-7:30 p.m., or the Wednesday morning study group, which will begin meeting Wednesday, November 4 at 10 a.m. Both groups will meet in the Ladies' Ministry Room.

For more information, call the church at (501) 268-3561, or e-mail fbcdawn@sbcglobal.net.

Beth Moore's '7 Attributes of God.'

Several ladies from FBC Searcy ventured over the river for an opportunity to worship with Beth Moore in early October.

For this Living Proof Live event, Beth talked about the Seven Attributes of God:

1. God abounds with love.
2. God guards His love for us.
3. God teems with compassion.
4. God is scandalously forgiving.
5. God is inconcievably gracious.
6. God abounds in faithfulness.
7. God is slow to anger.

Please share your Living Proof Live with Beth Moore experience with us by sending a message to fbcsearcyladiesministry@gmail.com.

Happy Fall Y'all!

We have been blessed with beautiful fall weather and the leaves are changing to incredible shades of yellow, orange and red! Is fall your favorite time of year? Tell us about it by sending a message to fbcsearcyladiesministry@gmail.com.

Also, we have lots of exciting things happening in the life of our church. First, meet our new pastor Bro. Brian Whitney by reading his bio on the FBC Searcy Web site. His first official Sunday to preach was October 18.

If you are looking for something fun to do on October 31, head out to Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot from 6-8 p.m. For more infomation, click here.

What do you think about the FBC Ladies' Ministry blog's new look? And, what would you like to see on it? Send your thoughts, ideas, stories and praises/prayer requests to fbcsearcyladiesministry@gmail.com.

Bible studies for fall.

The Ladies' Ministry is planning two great Bible studies for the fall:

"Me, Myself & Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover" by Jennifer Rothschild is a six-week course that encourages women to clear out the hidden, negative thoughts and replace those with positive truths from God's word. The study begins Wednesday, September 9. The two Wednesday sessions will be at 9 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Read more about the study here.

Also, the Vicki Courtney Bible study "5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter" will begin Sunday, September 13 at 4:45 p.m. Vicki prepares Moms to have five conversations with their daughters that will empower them to stand firm in today's society. Check out Vicki Coutney's "5 Conversations You Must Have with Your Daughter" blog here.

Classes for both studies will meet in the Ladies' Ministry Room at FBC. To sign up for one, or both, of the studies call Dawn Jacobs at 268-3561 or e-mail her at fbcdawn@sbcglobal.net.

Delicioso!

Join Maricela Ascencio and the FBC Searcy Ladies' Ministry for a day of fellowship and authentic Mexican cooking! Maricela will teach us how to cook delicious enchiladas on Tuesday, August 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the FBC Kitchen.

Also, 10 tickets are still available for the Living Proof Live conference in Memphis on October 9-10. Contact Dawn Jacobs, Ladies' Ministry Coordinator, at fbcdawn@sbcglobal.net or 268-3561 if you are interested in going.

Wednesday Night Fun.

FBC Searcy has an exciting lineup planned for Wednesday nights this fall starting September 2! The church is especially excited to offer Awana for ages 3 and up as part of the Wednesday programs. Check out the Wednesday night schedule on the FBC Searcy Web site. And, save the date of Saturday, August 22 from 9-11 a.m. for the Awana Clubs registration carnival and block party!

Save the Date!

You are invited:

Ladies' Ministry Meeting

Sunday, August 2

5 p.m.

Ladies' Ministry Room

Please join the Ladies' Minsitry Team to share fresh ideas for the fall and make plans for the second half of 2009. Submit ideas to discuss at the meeting to fbcdawn@sbcglobal.net or call the church office at 268-3561.

Living Proof Live Simulcast.

The women of Park Hill Baptist Church in North Little Rock are hosting the Living Proof Live Simulcast event on Friday, Aug. 28 and Saturday, Aug. 29. Beth Moore will teach from Psalm 37: 3-4 for "Coming Home to the Heart of Your Desires," during the Living Proof Live Simulcast, which will be broadcast to thousands of women in hundred of churches in North Little Rock and North America.

The simulcast event on Aug. 28 will last from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Aug. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Tickets for the event are $20. Read more about the event on the Park Hill Baptist Church Web site, or call (501) 753-3413.

If you want to see Beth Moore in person, First Baptist Church Searcy Ladies' Ministry will attend the Living Proof Live event in Memphis, Tenn., on Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10. Tickets are availabe for $60 in the church office. Please contact Dawn Jacobs at fbcdawn@sbcglobal.net or by calling the office at (501) 268-3561 for more information, and to make travel and overnight arrangements.

Say 'YES' to VBS!

G'day mate! It's all aboard the Boomerang Express at church June 15-19 as kids learn about God's love as they travel around the outback of the continent of Australia at VBS 2009. If you are helping out, check out the LifeWay Boomerang Express Web site for more information and ideas. E-mail photos and stories to emg27@live.com.

Read all about it.

If you love Beth Moore, or are even getting ready to see her live in October, check out The LPM Blog! (Stands for Living Proof Ministries.) Beth's daughters Amanda and Melissa post on it frequently, too, and it's uplifting and fun to read.

The First Page.

You can connect to The First Page via the new FBC Searcy web site. There are always lots of updates and activities listed in the bulletin, so if you misplace yours, or it gets tossed early, check out The First Page on the church's web site.

Blog it!

If you're a first-time visitor to the FBC Searcy Ladies' Ministry blog: Welcome! We want this blog to be interactive. We hope it will be visitor-friendly and contain helpful information for you, whether you visit daily or weekly. Please help us to keep our blog informative and active by sending ideas, suggestions and pictures to post to emg27@live.com. We are excited to enter the online world of connection, and your imput is vital to the usefulness of our blog!

Celebrate health.

Women's National Health Week is annually observed during the month of May, as we celebrate Mother's Day. This is a great reminder to make appointments for check-ups, physicals and screenings to ensure your overall health and well-being. Check out the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Web site for more Women's Health Information. There is also a link to the Girl's Health page for daughters.

Sweet babies.

The annual Parent-Child Dedication Service was held during the Sunday service as eight precious lives were dedicated to the Lord. The eight include: Isaiah Cade Booth, son of Eric & Stephanie Booth; Fenley Walker Hartis, son of Kevin & Katie Hartis; Evan Wayne Marsh, son of Robbie & Mandy (Shedd) Marsh; Gabrielle "Elle" Alexis Ponson, daughter of Daryl & Lisa Ponson; McKinnon Raney Streit, son of Jono & Susannah Streit; and, Maguire Andrew Daniell, Makenlie Addie, and Makaila Adisen Rogers, children of Mark & Heather Rogers. (Click on the photo to the right to view all (Flickr) photos taken at the dedication. Photo credit: Dwayne LaForce.)

New Bible Study for Parents & Grandparents

Joe Don and Maranda Hawthorn will begin leading the Bible study A Parent Privilege by Steve Wright on Sunday evenings on May 31. The study is written for parents and grandparents with children of all ages. For more information, or to sign up for the study, call the church office at 268-3561.

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